About 25 alumni, their families and friends enjoyed food, music and games. The event also set the stage for a little friendly competition when this year’s dance group, the Praise Dance Team, challenged the 1998 alumni dance group called the 98 Dream Girls.

The alumni and staff also shared stories about how far the club has come over the years under unit director Molly Smith. Some of the alumni went through the club more than 20 years ago and they shared memories from before the club even had a building.

“It fills my heart with a lot of joy to hear the stories and to know the impact that we have had made in their lives,” Smith said. “We have had so many stories and testimonies being shared through Facebook and our other social media networks.”

Smith said that the club is especially proud this year because all the seniors who have spent 150 hours or more in the club have been accepted into college.

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